Roundhouse Design Guidelines - Victoria

3.13 Wind Assessment
An independent report by Gradient Microclimate Engineering (GME) has been
prepared to assess the climatic conditions in a post-development context. The
report indicates that pedestrian wind conditions at grade are generally calm
and suited to the intended use of most public areas and pedestrian pathways
linking various destinations. However, depending on the specific intended uses,
mitigation may be appropriate for one or more areas.
Pedestrian Comfort Analysis
The windiest locations on the current site occur along the Lime Bay Mews
corridor between Buildings 2 and 3; along the south corner and southeast
elevation of the Building 2; and, along the west side of Building 4 and over
part of the residential courtyard. In accordance with the findings of the GME
Pedestrian Level Wind Study, the following guidelines are provided:
• Wind mitigation shall be provided for the pedestrian corridor between
Buildings 2 and 3.
• Wind mitigation may be considered for the south corner and southeast
elevation of Building 2, and along the west side of Building 4 and over part
of the residential courtyard.
• Mitigation options may include and are not limited to the provision
of mixed coniferous and deciduous plantings, overhead canopies and
architectural screens placed along the path of travel.
The GME Pedestrian Comfort Analysis executive summary is in Appendix A.1.
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